Launch only (video camera)

By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.

Off

Focus mode

The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.

Single autofocus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.

Face detection

The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Object tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

Exposure value

This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light.

HDR video

Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

White balance

The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.

Auto

Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image that you want to capture.

Center

Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.

Average

Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.

Spot

Adjust the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.

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Sony 1273-5759, C6502, C6503, C6506 manual Focus mode, HDR video